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NEWS: Jake White will be heading to the World Cup again.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The Bulls have confirmed their 42-man squad for the upcoming Investec Champions Cup campaign, which includes 14 Springboks and new recruit Luan Giliomee.

OPINION: Round Three of the United Rugby Championship delivered several fine individual performances that can only bode well for the Springboks ahead of the Nations Championship.

SPOTLIGHT: As the maxim goes: 'Failing to plan is planning to fail.'

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The Lions will be desperate to bounce back from their heavy defeat to the Bulls when they turn their attention to the Investec Champions Cup.

SPOTLIGHT: Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has warned his side against resting on their laurels after thumping the Lions 57-15, with their attention now turning to the Investec Champions Cup.

OPINION: The South African derby weekend certainly delivered in Round Three of the United Rugby Championship.

NEWS: The Welsh Rugby Union revealed their new Chairman on Monday.

INJURY UPDATE: Injury carnage has rocked the Wallabies' midfield while the All Blacks were also left counting the costs of their Bledisloe Cup-retaining Auckland smashing.

OPINION: Rugby365 columnist Jon Cardinelli believes Rassie Erasmus needs an alternative to Kwagga Smith, should the veteran succumb to another injury.

SPOTLIGHT: A former Springbok wing has announced his retirement from all forms of rugby.

NEWS: Wallabies fullback Andrew Kellaway has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of 31, bringing the curtain down on a career that included 49 Test appearances for Australia.

REACTION: Stormers director of rugby John Dobson expected the scrum battle to set the tone during his side’s 39-22 win over the Sharks at DHL Stadium on Saturday.

REACTION: The Lions face a daunting three-week tour that begins with a heavyweight Investec Champions Cup clash against French giants La Rochelle.

SPOTLIGHT: The Bulls have confirmed the signing of a veteran prop, who will bolster their front row stocks in the United Rugby Championship and Investec Champions Cup.

SUNDAY WRAP: Christian Wade's hat-trick on Sunday took him to within just one try of Chris Ashton's all-time Prem record of 101, but he could not prevent Newcastle from also suffering a third straight defeat, 28-34 at Exeter.

NEWS: Bongi Mbonambi is reportedly facing an uncertain future at the Sharks.

SPOTLIGHT: Rob Valetini may be fortunate World Rugby's new hip-drop penalty is yet to be validated after the Wallabies star's late tackle left All Blacks winger Leroy Carter with a potentially serious ankle injury.

REACTION: Sharks head coach JP Pietersen knows his side have work to do at scrum time after their 22-39 defeat to the Stormers at DHL Stadium on Saturday.

NEWS: Four New Zealand players were ruled out of next week's second Test against Australia on Sunday, denting their prospects of completing a clean sweep in the Bledisloe Cup series.

REACTION: Bulls coach Johan Ackermann praised his returning Springbok stars, who helped inspire his side to a 57-15 victory over the Lions in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC) at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

SATURDAY WRAP: Table toppers Edinburgh continued their 100 percent record in the United Rugby Championship with a 29-12 victory over Zebre in Italy.

REACTION: The Sharks’ first United Rugby Championship defeat of the season came at a cost, with Springboks Eben Etzebeth and Vusi Moyo both suffering injuries in their 22-39 loss to the Stormers at DHL Stadium on Saturday.

REACTION: Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen admitted his team were well below their best after suffering a crushing 15-57 defeat to the Bulls in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

REACTION: The Bulls' impressive 57-15 victory over the Lions at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday might have come at a cost.

REACTION: Coach Dave Rennie says New Zealand learned from their "failed" series against South Africa by unleashing a comprehensive 50-19 win over Australia on Saturday to extend their remarkable Eden Park record.

WRAP: Ollie Sleightholme scored a hat-trick as Gallagher PREM champions Northampton Saints thumped Bath 71-48 on an astonishing afternoon at DDP Stadium, Franklin’s Gardens, while Saracens scored a bonus-point win over Bristol Bears in the following clash.

OPINION: In the wake of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry came the latest attempt at storming rugby’s greatest fortress, and no rival is more familiar with the four corners of Eden Park’s hallowed turf than the Wallabies.

MATCH REPORT: The Stormers secured a 39-22 bonus-point win over the Sharks in Round Three of the United Rugby Championship at DHL Stadium on Saturday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Three encounter between the Stormers and the Sharks at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.

SQUAD UPDATE: The Stormers announced a late change to their matchday squad to face the Sharks in Round Three of the United Rugby Championship following the withdrawal of a Springbok forward.

MATCH REPORT: The Bulls laid down a dominant statement in Gauteng, thrashing the Lions 57-15 in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship Round Three derby at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Three encounter between the Bulls and the Lions at Loftsu Versfeld.

REACTION: Wallabies coach Les Kiss delivered a strong message to his side following a demoralising 19-50 defeat to the All Blacks at Eden Park on Saturday.

WRAP: Glasgow hooker Gregor Hiddleston scored two first-half tries in their 36-19 win against Connacht at Scotstoun Stadium, which lifted them top of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship table.

MATCH REPORT: Leicester defeated Gloucester 38-31 on Friday, with the Cherry and White suffering their first league defeat of the season.

OPINION: The Wallabies have lost their first game under coach Les Kiss, falling away during the second half in a 19-50 defeat to the All Blacks at Eden Park. It’s seen the All Blacks retain the Bledisloe Cup for another year, ahead of Bledisloe II in Sydney next week.

MATCH REPORT: New Zealand powered clear in the second half to beat Australia 50-19 on Saturday, extending their remarkable unbeaten record at Eden Park and retaining the Bledisloe Cup.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Bledisloe Cup encounter between New Zealand and Australia at Eden Park in Auckland.

NEWS: Argentina confirmed the addition of Mario Ledesma and Shaun Edwards to the Los Pumas coaching staff ahead of the second leg of the Nations Championship in November.

OPINION: The South African franchises will battle it out in two United Rugby Championship derbies on Saturday, with the Bulls hosting the Lions in a Jukskei contest at Loftus and the Stormers taking on the Sharks in a coastal affair at Cape Town Stadium.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Sharks are preparing for a crucial South African derby against the Stormers, but their European Challenge Cup campaign is also firmly on the radar, with two playmakers closing in on a return.

WATCH: The Stormers are bringing back a piece of history when they debut their iconic Men in Black jerseys against the Sharks in Saturday’s United Rugby Championship derby.

SPOTLIGHT: Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has spoken highly of Ethan Adams in recent weeks, outlining the heights he believes the youngster can reach in professional rugby.

SPOTLIGHT: Australian captain Harry Wilson said on Friday he expects New Zealand to unleash high-speed rugby under Wallabies-turned-All Blacks coach Dave Rennie in the first Bledisloe Cup Test.

NEWS: Former Bulls attack coach Chris Rossouw has taken up a new role with one of the country's leading rugby schools.

SPOTLIGHT: The Sharks enjoy a commanding position at the summit of the United Rugby Championship table, yet they should brace themselves for a fierce contest against the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday.

PREVIEW: All Blacks coach Dave Rennie said on Thursday, "It's not about me" as he prepares for his first clash against Australia for the first of two Bledisloe Cup Tests, three years after his abrupt exit from the Wallabies.

New Zealand admit defending their proud record at Eden Park comes with a pressure that mounts every year as they prepare to host in-form Australia at their Auckland fortress.

It was only eight months ago that Siba Mahashe made his United Rugby Championship debut.

PREVIEW: The back-to-back World Champions Springboks might not be in action this weekend; however, there is no shortage of entertaining rugby hitting South Africa as we head into Round Three of the United Rugby Championship.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Hollywoodbets Sharks head coach JP Pietersen named his side to face the Stormers in Round Three of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship at DHL Stadium on Saturday.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Sharks have lost one of their exciting young playmakers, but head coach JP Pietersen believes his side has enough firepower to fill the void left by Luan Giliomee.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has named five Springboks and a new captain for Saturday’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby against the Lions at Loftus Versfeld.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Lions will make the short trip across the Jukskei to take on the Bulls in Round 3 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in the country’s capital.

Can the Springboks genuinely field three 'international' teams of comparable strength?

INTERVIEW: If there's one area the Sharks will target the Stormers this weekend, it will be the line-outs after John Dobson's men had a horror show against Edinburgh in that department a week ago.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Former New Zealand captain Scott Barrett will make his first Test appearance this year after being named on Thursday to start against Australia.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Springbok Women are no strangers to fighting for their place, both on and off the rugby field.

SPOTLIGHT: The Springbok Women will finish a bumper season with a massive challenge when they welcome Ireland to South African shores for the first time for two WXV Global Series Tests in Cape Town later this month.

SPOTLIGHT: Brendan Venter has never been one to shy away from controversy and his return to Saracens has already reignited his long-running battle with the media.

NEWS: New Zealand Rugby is taking its fight to the High Court to protect the Chiefs name after 30 years of the Super Rugby club competing under the identity.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Australia coach Les Kiss called up rookie Isaac Henry and retained star back Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on the wing in a settled team named Thursday to face New Zealand.

STAT ATTACK: Two rounds into the new Vodacom United Rugby Championship season and the top five places belong to teams coached by South Africans – another striking reminder of the influence of South African coaches in a competition where nothing can be taken for granted.

INJURY UPDATE: The All Blacks have suffered a double injury blow with backs Richie Mo'unga and Fehi Fineanganofo both ruled out of the Bledisloe Cup Tests.

EXCLUSIVE: Former Springbok and Bulls winger Bjorn Basson has found himself caught up in a coaching fiasco at Dale College Boys' High School in Qonce in the Eastern Cape.

INTERVIEW: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson revealed why he selected Haashim Pead as the reserve scrumhalf over the more experienced Stefan Ungerer and Andre Warner for their Round Three Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against the Sharks.

EXCLUSIVE: One of the most exciting talents in South African rugby, Springbok Women hooker Anushka Groenewald sheds light on her journey from a near career-ending injury to the green and gold.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson named his side to take on the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Round Three of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship at DHL Stadium on Saturday. 

NEWS: Springbok assistant coach Felix Jones has played a key role in shaping World Rugby's crackdown on hip-drop and knee-drop tackles, with the new measures coming after growing concerns over dangerous techniques that have already caused serious lower-limb injuries.

TRANSFER NEWS: The Stormers have bolstered their lock stocks.

TRANSFER NEWS: The Cheetahs bolstered their outside backs stock after securing the signature of a former Junior Springbok speedster. 

DISCPLINARY UPDATE: Jacques Vermeulen will miss his side's next four games.

SPOTLIGHT: Andrew Slack hears it every year. The difference now, he thinks, is that the Wallabies actually believe it.

SPOTLIGHT: Lions prop Boan Venter concedes his side will have to 'match fire with fire' when they square off against the Bulls in Round Three of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC) at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

OPINION: Is there a commercial and sponsorship future for the Currie Cup and New Zealand’s National Provincial Championship - and could the answer lie in bringing the two historic provincial competitions together?

OPINION: The Stormers will take on the Sharks in a coastal blockbuster in Round Three of the United Rugby Championship.

SPOTLIGHT: All Blacks great Tana Umaga has drilled into the current crop just how much Bledisloe Cup retention means to him now that he's part of the coaching staff.

NEWS: One of South Africa's top coaching brains will soon start a new chapter in his rugby career.

SPOTLIGHT: The Toyota Cheetahs, in collaboration with the Ospreys, confirmed their home base for the duration of their 2027/27 EPCR Challenge Cup campaign.

SPOTLIGHT: When Ox Nche fronted the media on Tuesday ahead of the Sharks' trip to Cape Town he was obviously bombarded with questions about scrums.

OPINION: While another South African United Rugby Championship clean sweep would have been ideal, victories for at least the Lions and Sharks were important for the strength of the South African group.

NEWS: The match official appointments for the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 3 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below.

SPOTLIGHT: Ryan Lonergan has rediscovered his love for goalkicking and thanks a chance encounter with a Japanese scrumhalf for his sure hands since making the Wallabies' No.9 jersey his own.

REACTION: A sabbatical, surgery and surrendering of the captaincy has only spurred on Scott Barrett ahead of the former New Zealand skipper's return to face the Wallabies.

NEWS: Toulon have parted ways with Director of Rugby Pierre Mignoni, who suffered a "breakdown" last season, following a poor start to this campaign, the Top 14 club announced on Tuesday.

NEWS: South America’s top rugby-playing countries, led by Argentina, have released a statement saying they have officially submitted all the information required by World Rugby to be considered as a candidate to host Rugby World Cup 2035.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Deon Fourie has come to the defence of young hooker Vernon Paulo after the Stormers’ 13-17 defeat to Edinburgh in Round Two of the United Rugby Championship.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The United Rugby Championship takes another step up this weekend as South Africa’s four franchises go head-to-head in two blockbuster local derbies.

REACTION: Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has adopted a Rassie Erasmus-like approach, building a squad littered with hybrid players and utility options to ensure they are fit for purpose ahead of a gruelling season. 

OPINION: Rugby365 columnist Jon Cardinelli takes a closer look at some of the young talent on display in the early rounds of the United Rugby Championship.

OPINION: To refer to different sporting results, good and bad, as a "mixed bag" may be a cliché, but that is exactly what Round Two of the United Rugby Championship delivered for the four South African franchises.

SPOTLIGHT: The Sharks have surged to the forefront of the United Rugby Championship, the only team to claim maximum points after the first two rounds.

SPOTLIGHT: After marvelling at Mark Nawaqanitawase's sparkling NRL grand final display, the Wallabies are adamant that he'll help bring out the best in their team once he re-enters the Rugby Union fray.

TRANSFER NEWS: The Vodacom Bulls have bolstered their backline for the United Rugby Championship season with Griquas centre Mnombo Zwelendaba joining the Pretoria franchise on loan.

UPDATE: The All Blacks' flyhalf stocks have taken a hit ahead of the Nations Championship in November.

REACTION: The Bulls left Limerick empty-handed on Saturday after letting a winnable United Rugby Championship contest against Munster slip away at Thomond Park.

REACTION: Despite a perfect start to their Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC) season, Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen is under no illusions about the task awaiting his team against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld next week. 

MATCH REPORT: Sale Sharks survived Jacques Vermeulen's red card to beat Saracens 21-17 on Sunday as Tom O'Flaherty inspired their first win in the Gallagher Prem this season.

REACTION: The Springbok Women delivered a solid 20-0 win over Spain in Seville on Sunday, and for Franzel September and the rest of the coaching staff, it was a constructive day at the office in their final WXV Global Series tour match.

MATCH REPORT: The Springbok Women produced a disciplined defensive display to secure a 20-0 victory over Spain in their WXV Global Series clash at Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville on Sunday, keeping the hosts scoreless despite a number of nervy moments.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the encounter between Spain and South Africa in Seville.

REACTION: Sharks head coach shared his thoughts on the performance of the returning Springboks following his side's 26-20 victory over defending United Rugby Championship holders Leinster.

MATCH REPORT: The Sharks maintained their winning start to the United Rugby Championship season with a 26-20 victory over Leinster in Round Two at Kings Park.

WRAP: Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit played a starring role as Bristol posted an early-season statement win by beating Gallagher Prem champions Northampton 41-26 at Ashton Gate.

MATCH REPORT: The Bulls suffered their first United Rugby Championship defeat of the season after going down 22-26 to Munster in Limerick.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Two encounter between Munster and Bulls at Thomond Park, Limerick

WRAP: George Horne’s late penalty hit the post as Glasgow Warriors and Ulster played out a thrilling 33-33 draw in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Two encounter between Sharks and Leinster at Hollywoodbets Kings Park.

INJURY UPDATE: Lions supporters will have to wait a little longer for the return of Springbok loose forward Ruan Venter.

OPINION: The Sharks have the ammunition to lay a solid foundation for their 2026/27 United Rugby Championship season and bank maximum points to ease pressure off them going forward.

MATCH REPORT: The Lions produced another dominant display at 10bet Ellis Park as they overturned a half-time deficit to beat Ospreys 35-19 in their second Vodacom United Rugby Championship outing of the season on Saturday.

INTERVIEW: Patience Mokone will make her first start of the European tour when the Springbok Women face Spain in the WXV Global Series in Seville on Sunday, with the versatile wing relishing another opportunity to make an impact in the green and gold.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Two encounter between Lions and Ospreys at 10Bet Ellis Park.

TRANSFER NEWS: All Blacks captain Ardie Savea made a call regarding his playing future following months of speculation since the exit of Moana Pasifika from Super Rugby.

PREVIEW: The Springbok Women will bring their WXV Global Series European tour to a close when they face Spain at the Estadio Olímpico de la Cartuja in Seville on Sunday.

SPOTLIGHT: Stormers director of rugby John Dobson has revealed how he is managing his Springbok stars with Siya Kolisi's presence already making a positive impact both on and off the field. 

MATCH REPORT: Bath beat Exeter Chiefs 40-34 in a pulsating West Country derby at the Rec to take them to the top of the Gallagher Prem table but they were made to fight all the way in an 11-try thriller.

WRAP: Cardiff defeated Zebre 40-27 to remain unbeaten, while Connacht snuck past Benetton 22-19 in Round Two of the United Rugby Championship.

MATCH REPORT: The Stormers went down 17-13 to Edinburgh at Hive Stadium in Round Two of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Two encounter between Edinburgh and Stormers at the Hive Stadium.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Cheetahs will conclude their Toyota Challenge campaign in Tbilisi when they face Black Lion on Sunday, October 4 at Avchala Rugby Stadium.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Babalwa Latsha is back as captain for the Springbok Women’s Test against Spain in Seville on Sunday, while Xoliswa Khuzwayo and Patience Mokone have also been included in the starting team for the final match of the team’s 2026 WXV Global Series tour to Europe.

OPINION: The South African teams achieved a rare clean sweep in the opening round of the 2026/27 United Rugby Championship last weekend and will be looking to build on that early form.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Siya Kolisi will play for the DHL Stormers for the first time in over five years in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Edinburgh at the Hive Stadium on Friday night.

SPOTLIGHT: One of the URC’s most seasoned campaigners has described the South African opposition in the competition as “unbelievably challenging” but “a great addition”.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Andre Esterhuizen returns from international duty to captain the Sharks side into their Round Two Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against Leinster at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday.

EXCLUSIVE: It's been a challenging few weeks for the Springbok Women; however, they rallied and showed they truly belong on the world stage.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Bulls have reshuffled their match-day 23 for Saturday’s United Rugby Championship (URC) showdown against Munster at Thomond Park in Limerick, making notable tactical adjustments across the backline and front-row bench.

PREVIEW: After a clean sweep by the South African sides in the opening week of the 2026/27 United Rugby Championship, optimism remains for a repeat in Round Two.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Lions have opted to include their two returning Springboks on the bench for their Round Two clash in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship against Ospreys at 10betEllis Park on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: For Vusi Moyo, facing Leinster at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday represents another significant step in a remarkable rise.

NEWS: Munster have confirmed that chief executive Ian Flanagan will leave his position at the end of October, bringing his six-year tenure at the Irish province to a close.

SPOTLIGHT: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson sent a clear message to club rugby players in the Western Cape following the signing of Robertson Town RFC speedster Lleyton Davids.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Ireland captain Caelan Doris is facing a race against time to be fit for the Nations Championship which include a fixture against the Springboks.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Rugby's biggest World Cup kicks off in 12 months with a record 24 teams clashing over six weeks in Australia, and ominous back-to-back champions South Africa are already staking their claim to another title.

OPINION: In the team-sports sphere, one player's injury is another's opportunity, and Yaqeen Ahmed possibly has a big one on Friday.

NEWS: Australia midfielder Hunter Paisami has been handed a four-Test suspension following a dangerous tackle during the closing stages of the Wallabies’ chaotic win over South Africa in Perth last Sunday.

TRANSFER NEWS: The Stormers have officially secured the signing of winger Lleyton Davids.

NEWS: Lions flyhalf Chris Smith has committed his future to the Johannesburg side, signing a three-year contract extension that will keep him in red and white until 2029.

SPOTLIGHT: Munster are still picking up the pieces after their defeat to Glasgow at home in the opening round of the United Rugby Championship and it won't get any easier in their second fixture.

NEWS: Saracens have changed boss Brendan Venter’s job title to ‘head of rugby culture and wine consultant’ in a bid to ensure that the South African can avoid undertaking media duties.

INTERVIEW: Joey Mongalo revealed how the Sharks altered their structures to ensure they have sustainable success.

INTERVIEW: Sharks defence coach Joey Mongalo opened up on their clash against defending United Rugby Championship holders Leinster.

OPINION: Jan de Koning adds some context to counter the hysterical reaction to the Springboks' loss to Australia.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: A question mark remains over centre Hunter Paisami as Les Kiss unveiled his 34-man for the Bledisloe Cup clash against the All Blacks in Auckland

SPOTLIGHT: It was only two seasons ago that Xoliswa Khuzwayo made her Test debut against Spain in Valladolid.

SPOTLIGHT: Stormers assistant coach Rito Hlungwani revealed his approach to utilising his forwards to earn go-forward momentum and create scoring opportunities for the team.

OPINION: Jan de Koning gives his take on the opening round of the URC and the impressive 'sweep' by the South African franchises.

NEWS: The match officials appointments for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Round Two fixtures have been confirmed.

NEWS: Rugby Union's latest trophy has been revealed.

NEWS: The Wallabies’ 2027 schedule will feature a landmark 100th Test against the Springboks, adding another major chapter to one of rugby’s oldest rivalries as Australia prepares to host the Rugby World Cup.

REACTION: Coach Rassie Erasmus believes South Africa has gained valuable intel on an "improved" Wallabies side ahead of next year's World Cup in Australia.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has revealed his squad for the two-Test Bledisloe Cup series against the Wallabies.

OPINION: Rugby365 columnist Jon Cardinelli takes a closer look at Rassie Erasmus' selection policy after things fell apart against the Wallabies in Perth.

OPINION: The rugby weekend got off to the best-possible start for South Africans, with all four franchises securing victories in Round One of the United Rugby Championship.

NEWS: Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday’s United Rugby Championship Round Two clash against the Sharks at Kings Park.

INJURY UPDATE: The Stormers will be without the services of two of their most experienced loose forwards ahead of their Round Two United Rugby Championship clash against Edinburgh on Friday.

NEWS: EPCR has confirmed the teams of match officials who will take charge of the opening 21 fixtures of the 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, with just over two weeks to go until the new season gets underway.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Whether the Springboks have 15 injuries, they will still win next year's World Cup, according to Steven Kitshoff.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Cheetahs head coach Frans Steyn made several changes to the side who defeated Lusitanos ahead of their second Toyota Challenge clash against Iberians.

REACTION: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus dissected his team's performance and touched on the match officials after his side's 38-42 defeat to the Wallabies in Perth on Sunday.

OPINION: The Springboks suffered a 38-42 defeat to the Wallabies in a one-off Test in Perth on Sunday.

NEWS: All Blacks loose forward Anton Segner has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR), the Blues and Auckland through to the end of 2031.

REACTION: Coach Les Kiss praised Australia's "calmness" on Sunday after being down to 11 players in the dying stages of their 42-38 upset over World Cup champions South Africa in Perth.

SPOTLIGHT: The Wallabies are facing a double blow in the centres heading into the upcoming Bledisloe Cup series, with Len Ikitau and Hunter Paisami in doubt to face the All Blacks.

SPOTLIGHT: Jasper Wiese believes Sunday's 38-42 defeat to the Wallabies in Perth will be valuable lesson going into next year's World Cup in Australia.

MATCH REPORT: The Wallabies made their biggest statement under head coach Les Kiss so far with a 42-38 victory over the Springbok in Perth on Sunday.

MATCH REPORT: Rotimi Segun’s late try settled a thriller as Saracens opened their Gallagher PREM campaign with a barnstorming 40-38 victory over Leicester Tigers at Mattioli Woods Welford Road.

SQUAD UPDATE: The Springbok Women arrived in Seville, Spain on Sunday without Libbie Janse van Rensburg and Ayanda Malinga, who returned to South Africa for further medical treatment and observations.

REPORT: Ireland bounced back after last week's dramatic loss to the USA Women's Eagles as they overcame Japan 31-24 at Galway's Dexcom Stadium.

The Lions’ 27-26 win over URC champions Leinster should provide a major confidence boost after their recent Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry triumph over the All Blacks.

Sharks coach JP Pietersen praised his youngsters for stepping up in the absence of several Springbok stars as they beat the Ospreys 41-24 in their URC opener.

OPINION: The Wallabies have survived a late fightback from the Springboks in Perth, going down to 11 men but still holding on for a 42-38 win over the world champions.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Test match between Australia and South Africa in Perth.

REACTION: The Springbok Women's win over Italy on Saturday has reminded the world that they belong on the WXV Global Series stage.

Johan Ackermann praised the Bulls' dominant 47-13 URC opening-round win over Zebre Parma, saying it was the ideal start to the season despite limited preparation and pre-match concerns over the set piece.

WRAP: A year on from England’s World Cup win at the Allianz Stadium, Zoe Harrison scored an 80th-minute interception try in front of nearly 60,000 fans to extend England’s unbeaten run to 41 matches and end New Zealand coach Whitney Hansen’s winning start in dramatic fashion.

WRAP: Glasgow Warriors opened their United Rugby Championship season with a narrow 26-20 win over Munster at Thomond Park.

WRAP: New-look Gloucester got their season off to a cracking start with an emphatic 45-24 bonus-point victory over last season’s beaten Prem finalists Exeter at Sandy Park.

MATCH REPORT: The Bulls made a statement on their opening night of the new Vodacom United Rugby Championship season, dismantling Zebre Parma 47-13 in Italy on Saturday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round One encounter between Zebre Parma and the Bulls in Italy.

MATCH REPORT: Luan Giliomee scored two tries as the Sharks got their United Rugby Championship campaign underway with a 41-24 win over the Ospreys at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: The Lions produced a sensational finish to launch their Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign with a dramatic 27-26 victory over defending champions Leinster at Ellis Park on Saturday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round One encounter between the Sharks and Ospreys in Durban.

MATCH REPORT: The Springbok Women bounced back in fine style, recording a 41-29 win over Italy in the WXV Global Series at the Stadio Omero Tognon on Saturday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the WXV Global Series encounter between Italy and South Africa in Pordenone.

REACTION: Stormers coach John Dobson hailed a resilient performance from his side after they overcame a disrupted build-up to claim a bonus-point 29-15 victory over Connacht in Galway, with debutants Vernon Paulo and Ezekiel Ngobeni making an immediate impact.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round One encounter between the Lions and Leinster in Johannesburg.

SPOTLIGHT: Andre Esterhuizen has opened up about the experiences that have "shaped" him to become the Springboks' new captain.

MATCH REPORT: The Stormers shrugged off a major pre-match injury setback and a spirited Connacht comeback to launch their Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign with a hard-fought victory in Galway on Friday night.

EXPOSÉ: The world of schoolboy rugby has been starkly likened to a 'meat market'.

SELECTION: Sharks head coach JP Pietersen has explained why Vusi Moyo has been handed the flyhalf role for Saturday's United Rugby Championship opener against Ospreys at Kings Park.

FRIDAY WRAP: Santi Carreras produced a wonder try as Bath exploited the absence of Harlequins’ England contingent to launch their Gallagher Prem title challenge with a 33-17 victory at The Stoop.

WRAP: The Dragons were held to a dramatic draw by Benetton after Tinus de Beer’s 80th-minute conversion struck the post in Treviso.

PREVIEW: New coach Les Kiss believes a shorthanded South Africa will be "hungry" and provide a litmus test on Sunday for an Australia team hoping to return to prominence ahead of next year's home World Cup.

SPOTLIGHT: The Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC) has unearthed some phenomenal young talent over the years, and the 2026/27 season should be no different.

NEWS: A key player has been ruled out of Australia's one-off Test against world champions South Africa on Sunday after suffering a mild hamstring injury.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round One encounter between Connacht and the Stormers in Galway.

BREAKING: The Stormers have been hit with some late changes to their starting line-up ahead of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with Connacht in Galway on Friday evening.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Wallabies head coach Les Kiss has revealed his team for Sunday's clash against the Springboks in Perth.

OPINION: The Stormers arguably boast the most stacked squad in the United Rugby Championship, and it's not unrealistic to expect them to win the 2026/27 competition or at least make the Final.

INTERVIEW: Former Springbok centre Gcobani Bobo made a bold prediction on what the short-term future may hold for Junior Bok flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed.

PREVIEW: The Springbok Women will be eager to bounce back when they take on Italy in the WXV Global Series on Saturday.

PREVIEW: South African eyes will be on Galway, Johannesburg, Durban and Parma this weekend as the Stormers, Lions, Sharks and Bulls launch their Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaigns.

SPOTLIGHT: Herschel Jantjies has never stopped dreaming despite a series of setbacks over the last couple of years.

SPOTLIGHT: Opportunities to prove your worth at Test level will be limited as the World Cup draws nearer and that's why Perth will be a big stage for some of the Springboks' fringe players.

INTERVIEW: Stormers head coach John Dobson has indicated that new scrumhalf Haashim Pead will have to wait a little longer for his debut.

OPINION: The Springboks have dealt with the All Blacks, winning the historic Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series three-one; now the Wallabies are their next assignment.

SPOTLIGHT: South Africa's forward pack will be fearsome, but the Wallabies are also bracing for an intense battle in the air when they attempt to take down the two-time defending World Cup winners in Perth on Sunday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Stormers Director of rugby John Dobson has named his team to face Connacht in Galway on Friday night.

STAT ATTACK: As we approach the much-anticipated sixth season of the United Rugby Championship, it’s a great opportunity to reflect on some of the highlights from the previous season.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks head coach JP Pietersen has revealed his matchday squad for their United Rugby Championship opener against the Ospreys in Durban.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Lions have a golden opportunity to make an early statement when they host defending champions Leinster in their opening match of the 2026/27 Vodacom United Rugby Championship season at Ellis Park on Saturday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Bulls have named a blend of experience and fresh faces for Saturday's opening United Rugby Championship clash against Zebre Parma in Italy.

TEAM ANNOUNCMNET: The Springbok Women squad to face Italy in their second WXV Global Series match show wholesale changes from last week’s tour opener against Wales, with the starting line-up reshuffled significantly, while two players will share the captaincy on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: Sunday will be a big day for one of the Springboks' stalwarts and his growth in the squad has been touched on by the coaching team.

SPOTLIGHT: The Wallabies are vowing to match South Africa's physicality so that new winger Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and company can "do the magic" in Sunday's Test in Perth.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn named his side for their opening Toyota Challenge clash against Lusitanos in Tbilisi.

INJURY REPORT: France suffered a massive lock blow ahead of the second leg of the Nations Championship in November.

INTERVIEW: Former Junior Springbok scrumhalf Haashim Pead opened up on his move from the Lions to the Stormers.

SPOTLIGHT: It seems that Rassie Erasmus had the breakdown battle against the Wallabies in mind when he selected flanker Marco van Staden at No.8 for Sunday's clash.

INTERVIEW: Former Springbok centre Gcobani Bobo unpacked what he feels the Bulls should do to finally break their trophy drought in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

SPOTLIGHT: Rassie Erasmus is no stranger to tinkering with his matchday squads to get the best out of his players in different situations.

OPINION: Rassie Erasmus' decision to hand André Esterhuizen the captaincy for the one-off against Australia will benefit the Springboks at the 2027 World Cup and beyond.

WATCH as Rassie Erasmus explains why he 'rolled the dice' with his team selection, as they head into the one-off Test against the Wallabies in Perth.

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: The Springbok Women received a timely boost ahead of their second WXV Global Series clash against Italy.

INTERVIEW: Leolin Zas is the finisher the Stormers can rely on. When an opportunity comes his way, the 30-year-old winger knows how to turn it into points - a quality that has helped him become one of the Capetonians’ most trusted attacking weapons.

OPINION: The Lions have the perfect opportunity to set the tone for their season when they host what will almost certainly be a stacked Leinster side in their 2026/27 United Rugby Championship-opener at Ellis Park on Saturday.

INTERVIEW: Sharks assistant coach Scott Mathie and co-captain Nick Hatton outlined the goals and objectives for their side ahead of their opening 2026/27 Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against Ospreys.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus admits he saw some special in Andre Esterhuizen when the centre took over the Sharks' captaincy last season.

NEWS: The match officials appointments of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Round 1 fixtures have been confirmed.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Fresh from successfully defending their Carling Currie Cup title, the Griquas are turning their attention to uncharted territory as they prepare for their first-ever overseas tour.

SPOTLIGHT: New Zealand Rugby's participation in Super Ruby Pacific is reportedly under review on Thursday at a summit in Wellington.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann has named a 32-man touring squad for their first two Vodacom United Rugby Championship clashes against Zebre and Munster, respectively.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look team for their one-off Test against Australia in Perth on Saturday.

NEWS: Henry Pollock will remain at his boyhood club after signing a contract extension that sees him stay at Northampton Saints beyond this season.

NEWS: Experienced scrumhalf Andre Warner has joined the Stormers on a six-month loan from the Seattle Seawolves, strengthening John Dobson's squad through the growing partnership between the two clubs.

SPOTLIGHT: The Springbok Women are eager to bounce back from their shocking defeat to Wales when they face Italy this Saturday in the WXV Global Series.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Aidon Davis will complete one of South African rugby's most inspiring comeback stories on Thursday when he makes his long-awaited return for the Cheetahs in their Tbilisi Cup opener against Portugal's Lusitanos.

WATCH as Jan de Koning, in the third take of law reviews on contentious issues, speaks to URC Head of Match Officials Tappe Henning to get some clarity on rucks and the rolling mauls.

TRANSFER NEWS: The 10Bet Lions officially confirmed the departure of scrumhalf Haashim Pead, who will leave the franchise to join the DHL Stormers in Cape Town.

SQUAD UPDATE: A Luckless rising star has suffered more injury heartbreak, with the Wallabies loose forward expected to miss the rest of the year following a training mishap.

OPINION: There was much elation that came with the Springboks winning the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, and the Boks can create another high when they face the Wallabies in Perth on Sunday.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The Lions announced a squad of 60 players for the 2026/27 URC and Investec Champions Cup and included all of their new signings.

INJURY UPDATE: Leinster Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship season opener against 10bet Lions at Ellis Park.

SQUAD UPDATE: Connacht released their first squad update of the season, ahead of Friday’s meeting with DHL Stormers at Dexcom Stadium.

NEWS: Shaun Edwards has taken up a short-term coaching consultancy role with the Red Roses.

SPOTLIGHT: Wallabies back Jordan Petaia has opened up about his short-lived NFL adventure, revealing his doomed attempt to train through a misdiagnosed injury cost him his American football dream.

INJURY UPDATE: New Zealand Rugby has announced the injury timelines for several All Blacks after a gruelling tour of South Africa, while some players from the extended squad are set to return in round eight of the Hilux NPC competition.

INTERVIEW: The Stormers might be stacked with quality players across the board ahead of the 2026/27 Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC) and Investec Champions Cup, but head coach John Dobson is concerned about squad depth in two areas.

OPINION: Angus Opperman played Bok selector and looked into his crystal ball to predict which Springbok team Rassie Erasmus might select to face the Wallabies on September 27.

OPINION: The Springboks as well as the Wallabies will have the opportunity to deliver a World Cup statement in Perth next Sunday.

WATCH as URC Head of Match Officials, Tappe Henning, addresses the murky and nebulous terms of 'brake foot' and 'walking around' that became a point of dispute in the Greatest Rivalry series.

SPOTLIGHT: Former Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber is making headlines with the latest update on his future at United Rugby Championship Irish club Leinster.

REACTION: Springbok Women co-head coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt did not mince her words in her assessment of South Africa's 19-50 defeat to Wales at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday.

BOOK REVIEW: Select the 50 Greatest Springboks of All Time!

SATURDAY WRAP: A relentless test between England and Canada ended in a stalemate, before France overcame their own indiscipline to beat Australia in a dramatic encounter, while New Zealand proved too strong for a determined Scotland in the WXV Global Series.

TRANSFER NEWS: The Stormers reportedly secured the services of Junior World Championship winner Haashim Pead from the Lions after months of speculation.

WRAP: Hosts Japan claimed a gloriously thrilling 20-15 victory over Fiji in Pacific Nations Cup 2026 final at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday.

INTERVIEW: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson will face the delicate task of managing and phasing in his Springbok stalwarts during the early stages of their 2026/27 United Rugby Championship (URC) campaign.

NEWS: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Pieter-Steph du Toit and Damian de Allende have been released from the squad and will not face Australia in Perth next Sunday.

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi admitted the onus falls on him and fellow male rugby players to be custodians in the fight against gender-based violence in South Africa.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Leinster have named a star-studded 41-man squad, including the bulk of their Ireland internationals, for their opening two United Rugby Championship matches in South Africa.

MATCH REPORT: The Springbok Women were handed a harsh rugby lesson, suffering a 50-19 defeat to Wales in the WXV Global Series at Cardiff Arms Park on Friday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the WXV Global Series encounter between Wales and South Africa in Cardiff.

INTERVIEW: The Bulls will head into the 2026/27 United Rugby Championship season with a squad packed with international quality, but Johan Ackermann says managing the availability of his Springbok players will once again be one of the biggest challenges of the campaign.

WATCH as the Sharks' club captain Vincent Koch explains why appointing six co-leaders is the right fit for the Durban-based franchise.

WATCH as Jan de Koning chats with Tappe Henning, Head of Match Officials for the URC, about 'discussions' between coaches and referees.

SPOTLIGHT: Stormers captain Ruhan Nel insists last season’s semifinal heartbreak against Leinster will fuel his side’s 2026/27 United Rugby Championship (URC) title charge.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The Cheetahs will travel to Georgia for the second leg of the Toyota Challenge in Tbilisi ahead of the 2026 Challenge Cup.

REACTION: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson has rubbished claims that the Cape Town outfit is prepared to fork out ‘big bucks’ for the services of Lions scrumhalf Haashim Pead.

SPOTLIGHT: Sharks head coach JP Pietersen believes his backline players, especially the centres, are in safe hands as they prepare for their united Rugby Championship opener against the Ospreys.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: SA Rugby has announced a 50-player Under-16 Elite Player Development (EPD) squad for 2026, with the country's leading young rugby talent set to converge on Paarl later this month as part of the organisation's continued commitment to strengthening South Africa's national player pathway.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: SA Rugby has unveiled the 2026 Under-16 Girls Elite Player Development (EPD) squad, with an extended group of the country's most promising young female players selected following a comprehensive national talent identification process conducted throughout the season.

NEWS: The Springboks will face a "force to be reckoned" as part of their final build-up to next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia.

NEWS: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson has shed light on the uncertainty surrounding prop Frans Malherbe ahead of the 2026/27 United Rugby Championship season.

NEWS: Sharks head coach JP Pietersen has revealed his leadership group for the 2026/2027 season.

INTERVIEW: Confusion surrounded the Bulls' 2026/27 United Rugby Championship squad announcement after Luan Giliomee was named in both the Bulls and Sharks squads released ahead of the new season on Thursday

SPOTLIGHT: The 'chalkboard' in the corner of the room still bore the faint, ghostly outlines of a 57–0 scoreline.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The Stormers have officially unveiled their squad for the 2026/2027 season.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The Bulls have unveiled a formidable 55-man squad for the 2026/27 United Rugby Championship season, combining a powerful Springbok core with a host of exciting new signings and emerging young talent.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: South Africa kick off their WXV campaign with a challenging outing against Wales on Friday in Cardiff.

NEWS: The Pumas' memorable domestic era has come to an end for several of the union's biggest names after their Currie Cup final defeat to Griquas.

NEWS: The Stormers look set to walk away from negotiations to lure star scrumhalf Haashim Pead back to Cape Town.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: A new era beckons for the Sharks, with head coach JP Pietersen naming a 67-man squad for the 2026/27 United Rugby Championship season, ahead of the tournament’s commencement next weekend.

OPINION: The inaugural Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series dished up controversy, entertainment, and swashbuckling rugby over seven weeks.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Springbok Women to take on Wales this Friday in their opening WXV Global Series clash at Cardiff Arms Park has been named.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Black Ferns selectors, head coach Whitney Hansen and assistant coaches Riki Flutey, Tony Christie and Simon Kneebone have selected their match-day 23 to take on Scotland this Saturday.

INJURY UPDATE: New Munster signing Marnus van der Merwe is ready to hit the ground running ahead of the start of the United Rugby Championship season after proving his fitness in an internal training game.

OPINION: The gripping Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series has come and gone, and some of the individual performances won't soon be forgotten.

OPINION: The Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series certainly lived up to the hype.

SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks will manage their players carefully as they prepare for a Wallabies side high on confidence after their series win in Argentina.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: It all started in Wales in 2018, and their memories of running out in the Green and Gold at Cardiff Arms Park for the first time in a Test will last forever.

OPINION: Jan de Koning runs the rule over the just-completed Greatest Rivalry series and comes to a conclusion Rassie Erasmus won't agree with.

INJURY UPDATE: Kayleigh Powell has been ruled out of Wales’ WXV Global Series campaign in the latest injury blow for Sean Lynn’s side.

TRANSFER SPOTLIGHT: Jan de Koning reconnoitred the URC's off-season movements, which has been busier than normal.

OPINION: South Africa emerged 3-1 winners over the All Blacks in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, but it was far from a straightforward series for the world champions.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Super talent Jordan Petaia has been selected in his first Wallabies squad since the 2023 Rugby World Cup as Les Kiss braces for the sternest test yet of his brief coaching reign.

NEWS: England No.8 Henry Pollock says he will consider playing abroad or changing sports altogether as negotiations over a new contract with Northampton drag on.

NEWS: Top 14 side La Rochelle made a call on head coach Ronan O'Gara's future at the club.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus shared his thoughts on the revival of the Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks after 30 years.

NEWS: The 2027 Super Rugby Pacific draw has been revealed, headlined by more Sunday fixtures, an Easter weekend chock-full of footy, an Anzac weekend blockbuster in Brisbane and Super Round making its heralded return to Christchurch.

NEWS: The Springbok Women hit the ground running in Cardiff on Monday, putting the long journey from South Africa behind them with a low-key but productive training session as preparations intensified for Friday's WXV Global Series opener against Wales at Cardiff Arms Park.

OPINION: The Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series wrapped up in Baltimore, USA with the Springboks producing a performance so fine that, in hindsight, it almost feels a tad insulting that many expected this tour to be a tight one.

OPINION: The Greatest Rivalry series showed why the Springboks rather than the All Blacks are the most potent side on the planet.

SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks always know how to make a statement - whether it is on the field or on social media.

SPOTLIGHT: The amount of knowledge gained by the All Blacks in the Greatest Rivalry series will stand them in good stead as they continue to build a squad under Dave Rennie.

INTERVIEW: Damian Willemse revealed how the Boks stayed fresh to peak at the right time during the Greatest Rivalry series following their trophy-clinching win in Baltimore.

REACTION: Rassie Erasmus rubbished any notion that the Springboks were the better team during the Greatest Rivalry series despite claiming the trophy in Baltimore on Saturday.

REACTION: Springbok scrumhalf Morne van den Berg revealed how the team stuck to their guns following their opening loss to clinch the Greatest Rivalry series by three Tests to one against the All Blacks.

NEWS: South Africa have pulled further clear at the top of the World Rugby Rankings following their emphatic 43-28 win over the All Blacks in Baltimore on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: The Springboks clinched the Greatest Rivalry series 3-1 against New Zealand after a 43-28 victory in the fourth Test at M&T Stadium in Baltimore.

REACTION: All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie believes his side is heading in the right direction despite Saturday's thumping defeat to the Springboks in Baltimore.

OPINION: The Springboks clinched the Greatest Rivalry series, with a 43-28 win over All Blacks on Saturday Baltimore.

OPINION: The All Blacks just couldn’t match the Springboks' intensity at crucial stages in the final Test of the Greatest Rivalry series in Baltimore.

MATCH REPORT: Griquas are back-to-back Currie Cup champions after clinching the title in a fiercely contested final against the Pumas in Kimberley on Saturday afternoon.

WRAP: It took world champions England 40 minutes to get going, but they eased to a comfortable 48-15 win over Australia in the end.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the fourth Test in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry between South Africa and New Zealand in Baltimore.

INTERVIEW: South Africa captain Siya Kolisi backed the Springboks' playing style despite criticism from outside the camp.

MATCH REPORT: The Bulls defeated the Stormers in a United Rugby Championship pre-season friendly by 38-26 at Faure Street Stadium in Paarl on Friday afternoon.

REACTION: Griquas coach Pieter Bergh struggled to contain his emotions after his side secured back-to-back Currie Cup titles in front of a packed Kimberley crowd.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Final between Griquas and the Pumas in Kimberley.

OPINION: The Springboks' final match of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks will end in one of two ways at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, USA on Saturday - South Africa will claim the title, or the series will end in a draw.

OPINION: The way in which the Springboks came back to take a 2-1 lead in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series makes them deserved winners with one Test to go.

INTERVIEW: Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick unpacked the threat Richie Mo'unga will pose in a new-look All Blacks side for the Greatest Rivalry series-decider in Baltimore.

SPOTLIGHT: The famous quote from former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, “Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth”, has resonated with the All Blacks throughout the Greatest Rivalry Series.

FEATURE: George Whitehead has been around the South African rugby block, but the veteran flyhalf shows no signs of slowing down.

TALE OF THE TAPE: Jan de Koning looks at the evolution of the Springbok and All Black squads from the 2023 World Cup to the 2026 Greatest Rivalry Finale in Baltimore.

REACTION: All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie had a clear message to Ruben Love around the flyhalf decision for the fourth and final Test in the Greatest Rivalry series.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Naima Hlatshwayo has been handed a huge opportunity to make her mark on the international stage after being called up to replace injured Zintle Mpupha in the Springbok Women squad for their European tour.

INTERVIEW: Springbok centre Damian de Allende unpacked the Boks' midfield defensive system ahead of the Greatest Rivalry series decider against New Zealand in Baltimore.

INTERVIEW: Jimmy Stonehouse will head back to Kimberley on Saturday hoping history repeats itself.

PREVIEW: The Currie Cup trophy will stay in Kimberley or return to Nelspruit when Griquas and the Pumas collide in Saturday's blockbuster final.

NEWS: World Cup-winning All Blacks coach Steve Hansen switched codes after joining a Rugby League outfit.

PREVIEW: It's all to play for in the decider of the Greatest Rivalry series when the Springboks lock horns with the All Blacks at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has revealed his team for the final Test in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry against the Springboks in Baltimore.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson has named his matchday squad for Friday's pre-season friendly against the Bulls in Paarl.

INTERVIEW: Eben Etzebeth revealed how the Boks drew on previous negative experiences to turn their fortunes around following their opening defeat to the All Blacks in the Greatest Rivalry at Ellis Park.

WATCH as the most capped Springbok Eben Etzebeth explains how tough Saturday's Greatest Rivalry Test against the All Blacks in Baltimore is going to be.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Defending Currie Cup champions Griquas are not going into Saturday's final against the Pumas thinking about protecting their title.

SPOTLIGHT: The 'principles and fundamentals' introduced by Swys de Bruin duing his tenure as head coach of the Springbok Women will live on as the team enters a new chapter.

SPOTLIGHT: All Blacks scrumhalf Cam Roigard admitted that the Greatest Rivalry Test matches have been the biggest of his career so far and he aims to be part of a squad that can level the series against the Springboks in Baltimore on Saturday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks head coach JP Pieteren has revealed his team for Friday's pre-season clash against the Lions at Ellis Park.

INTERVIEW: All Blacks attack coach Mike Blair has called for consistency from referees at the breakdown ahead of the final Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry in Baltimore on Saturday.

FEATURE: When Griquas run out for Saturday's Currie Cup final against the Pumas, one name will stand out above the rest: Tiaan Lange.

INTERVIEW: Iron sharpens iron, and that is exactly the case for Springbok centre Damian De Allende when facing All Black counterpart Jordie Barrett.

INJURY UPDATE: The Black Ferns have been dealt a major injury setback ahead of their WXV Global Series opener against France, with co-captain Ruahei Demant ruled out with a calf injury.

NEWS: World Rugby has confirmed the qualification pathway for rugby sevens at the LA28 Olympic Games, with 12 men’s and 12 women’s teams set to compete for Olympic glory

BALTIMORE BUILD-UP: New Zealand's challenges with set pieces are set to continue.

SPOTLIGHT: September sees a new beginning for WXV rugby.

NEWS: England have moved to remove any uncertainty around Steve Borthwick's future by extending the head coach's contract beyond the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

SPOTLIGHT: All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams has provided an update on his recovery from a serious back injury that almost spelt the end of his career.

SPOTLIGHT: All Blacks attack coach Mike Blair wants his team to be more ruthless with the ball as they aim to level the Greatest Rivalry series in Baltimore this weekend.

SPOTLIGHT: Wing Leroy Carter will have a huge spotlight on him after his performance in third Test the Greatest Rivalry series against the Springboks.

WATCH as Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus explains what his goals are for the Baltimore decider.

NEWS: Courtney Lawes and Joe Marchant have been warned by a senior member of England coach Steve Borthwick's staff they will not be guaranteed a Test recall now they are both once again eligible for international duty.

INTERVIEW: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus analysed the Springboks' current depth chart in positions where they were thin at the start of the season.

INTERVIEW: Springbok No.8 Jasper Wiese revealed what a Greatest Rivalry series win would mean for the team and reflected on being part of a record-breaking combination last weekend.

OPINION: Damian Willemse's return will give the Springboks more backline options while the management of the pack in the second half could be series-defining.

SPOTLIGHT: Not only has Malcolm Marx become one of the most influential figures for the Springboks, but he is by far the best hooker says former South Africa captain and hooker John Smit.

INTERVIEW: Much has been said about the fourth and final Greatest Rivalry Test being an exhibition match played in Baltimore.

SPOTLIGHT: All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie doesn't want scrums to be a 'big topic' in the build-up to the fourth Test against the Springboks in Baltimore.

SPOTLIGHT: The Springbok Women will maintain their current coaching structure despite the resignation of head coach Swys de Bruin, assistant coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt has confirmed.

SPOTLIGHT: Having Cheslin Kolbe in your set-up immediately elevates your team to the next level - and Seabelo Senatla believes the Springbok star could be the missing piece in the Stormers’ quest for more silverware.

ANALYSIS: Jan de Koning looks back at the three completed Tests of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry to find evidence that bear out the Springboks' dominance over the All Blacks.

SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks could rewrite their own piece of history when they face the All Blacks in the series-decider of the Greatest Rivalry series in Baltimore this Saturday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has revealed his matchday squad for Saturday's fourth and final Test against the All Blacks in Baltimore.

REACTION: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus explained his reasoning for retaining Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu at flyhalf for the fourth and final Greatest Rivalry Test against the All Blacks in Baltimore this weekend.

OPINION: The Springboks simply had to win the third Test of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series to have a shot at winning the series, and they did that in fantastic fashion as they claimed a 29-24 victory at FNB Stadium on Saturday to take a 2-1 lead.

INTERVIEW: Cameron Hanekom has used every possible minute in the Springbok jersey he has had to show the Bok coaches what he brings to the table.

SPOTLIGHT: While the All Blacks will head into the final Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Series in Baltimore with no chance of winning the series outright, utility back Damian McKenzie insists the clash still carries massive significance.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: When the Bulls line up against the Stormers in Paarl this Friday, coach Johan Ackermann won’t be judging success purely by the scoreline.

INTERVIEW: All Blacks lock Sam Darry believes his side can make the necessary adjustments to nullify the Springboks’ maul threat in the final Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry in Baltimore next week.

OPINION: The Springboks have produced some of their most impressive attacking performances against the All Blacks when Manie Libbok has featured and giving him an opportunity to start in the final Test of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series in Baltimore on Saturday will only increase the South Africans' chances of winning in style.

Watch as Springboks squad recived a warm welcome in the USA ahead of the fourth and final Test of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series.

INTERVIEW: Ethan Hooker barely had enough energy to celebrate the Springboks' thrilling 29-24 victory over the All Blacks before discovering he had been named Man of the Match.

REACTION: After losing two consecutive Test matches against the Springboks in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, the All Blacks will have to eat humble pie and work towards an improved performance in the final Test of the series in Baltimore.

INJURY UPDATE: The Wallabies were dealt a crucial injury blow ahead of their one-off Test against the Springboks.

OPINION: The Springboks worked the problem and won the big moments in an epic clash at the FNB Stadium that had the feel of a World Cup Final, writes Jon Cardinelli.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has confirmed his squad of 36 players for the fourth and final Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry in the United States.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Maro Itoje has been named in England’s first squad since the July tour, but Courtney Lawes and Joe Marchant must prove themselves for Sale before being recalled.

MATCH REPORT: The Pumas upset the Cheetahs to record a narrow 27-24 Currie Cup semifinal victory in Bloemfontein on Sunday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup semifinal between the Cheetahs and the Pumas in Bloemfontein.

MATCH REPORT: Griquas will host this year's Currie Cup Final after they smashed the Lions 52-12 in their semifinal in Kimberley on Sunday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup semifinal between Griquas and the Lions in Kimberley.

INJURY UPDATE: The Springboks will be without one of their biggest match-winners for the final Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry.

OPINION: South Africa made it back-to-back victories over New Zealand by 29-24 at FNB Stadium in Soweto.

INJURY UPDATE: The All Blacks have confirmed that three players will be heading home after Saturday's defeat against the Springboks in Soweto.

REACTION: Rassie Erasmus described the Springboks' dramatic 29-24 victory over the All Blacks in Soweto as one of the most emotional wins of his coaching career, admitting he desperately wanted his team to "take rugby to the people" at FNB Stadium on Saturday.

OPINION: The All Blacks will be disappointed with their performance in the second half of their 24-29 defeat to the Springboks in the third Test of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series.

REACTION: All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie believes key moments ultimately proved the difference between his side and the Springboks in the third Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry at FNB Stadium in Soweto on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: The Wallabies have missed a chance to pinch victory against an undermanned Argentina in a 28-28 draw in Mendoza that still secured a historic series win against Los Pumas.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Cheetahs have made several changes for their Currie Cup semifinal showdown against the Pumas at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein.

NEWS: The All Blacks will head to Baltimore for the final Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry without their leader.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The third Test at FNB Stadium isn’t just another rung on the ladder to Baltimore - it’s the hinge on which the entire series turns, and Siya Kolisi and Mzwandile Stick made that brutally clear in their pre-match remarks.

MATCH REPORT: New Zealand's class was simply too good as Black Ferns recorded a 52-20 win over Springbok Women in a historic encounter at FNB Stadium on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: The Springboks produced an incredible second-half performance to secure a hard-fought 29-24 win over New Zealand at FNB Stadium on Saturday.

PREVIEW: The business end is here as the top four in the Currie Cup will battle it out for a spot in the 2026 Final for the oldest domestic trophy in the sporting code.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the third Test between South Africa and New Zealand in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series in Soweto.

PREVIEW: The third and final test in South Africa in the Greatest Rivalry series will have World Cup final intensity as the Springboks and All Blacks battle for control.

SPOTLIGHT: Swys de Bruin has revealed the real reason behind his resignation as Springbok Women head coach and backed his successors to lead the Bok Women against the Black Ferns at the FNB Stadium on Saturday. 

When Springbok Women coach Swys de Bruin was unavailable ahead of the historic Test against the Black Ferns due to a dispute with the national body, they turned to one of the country's fastest-rising coaches.

PREVIEW: Australia will look to continue their winning run under Les Kiss, whilst Argentina will be desperate to break a three match losing streak when these sides meet this Saturday in Mendoza.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Lions head coach Mziwakhe Nkosi has revealed his team for Sunday's Currie Cup semifinal against Griquas in Kimberley.

SPOTLIGHT: Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry has been defined by its fierce battles on the field, but there have also been some compelling human-interest stories surrounding the series.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Test match between the Springbok Women and the Black Ferns in Soweto.

ANALYSIS: Jan de Koning deconstructs the first two Tests to find they key 'swing factors' in the crucial third Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry between the Springboks and All Blacks.

PREVIEW: It doesn't matter which team you are backing, when South Africa Women host New Zealand Women, it will be a historic moment for women's rugby.

INTERVIEW: All Blacks captain Ardie Savea expects the third Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry at FNB Stadium in Soweto to be decided by the finest margins.

Prop George Bower believes the All Blacks’ scrum has made significant strides since their opening Test victory in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry against the Springboks at Ellis Park last month.

VIDEO: All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie insists referee Nika Amashukeli will have a key role to play in officiating the scrums in the third Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry at FNB Stadium in Soweto on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: JP Pietersen unveiled how the Sharks plan to use new recruit Suleiman Hartzenberg during the upcoming United Rugby Championship season.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi made four changes Thursday for their return clash with Australia, while Santiago Carreras reverts to fullback as they look to snap a three-game losing streak.

SPOTLIGHT: The Springbok Women will take on the Black Ferns without their head coach, Swys de Bruin, at FNB Stadium on Saturday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Wallabies head coach Les Kiss recalled skipper Harry Wilson and dynamic centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to the starting side among eight changes Thursday as the Wallabies bid for a fifth straight win against Argentina this weekend.

NEWS: World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the third test of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series in South Africa, Japan's meeting with Canada and Argentina's second encounter with Australia.

NEWS: World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this weekend's matches in Japan and South Africa.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: All Blacks Head Coach Dave Rennie has named his team to play South Africa in the third Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry on Saturday, September 5 at FNB Stadium.

OPINION: Jan de Koning shines the spotlight Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli and the role he will play in the crucial third Test in Soweto on Saturday.

OPINION: If the Springboks win the third Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test, they are well on track to clinch the series, and so too are the All Blacks should they claim the contest at FNB Stadium in Soweto on Saturday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Babalwa Latsha will lead the Springbok Women into battle against the Black Ferns on Saturday when South Africa welcome the New Zealand women’s side for a first Test on local soil.

INJURY UPDATE: Sharks head coach JP Pietersen provided various timelines for players returning from injury ahead of the 2026/27 United Rugby Championship season.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Black Ferns head coach Whitney Hansen has named a strong 23-player team for their historic match against the Springbok Women at FNB Stadium on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: With former referee Jaco Peyper already part of the Springboks’ coaching setup, the Springbok Women have followed a similar approach by bringing South Africa’s leading referee, Aimee Barrett-Theron, into their preparations for their historic clash against the Black Ferns.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Former New Zealand captain Sean Fitzpatrick has urged the All Blacks to stay focused on the task at hand and not get sucked into the gamesmanship surrounding the Greatest Rivalry series ahead of the third Test at FNB Stadium on Saturday.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Sharks will take on the SWD Eagles in the first of two pre-season warm-up matches on Friday evening, with the teams meeting in George to give the wider Durban squad a run ahead of this season’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

SPOTLIGHT: Jan de Koning looks at the reasons behind All Black coach Dave Rennie taking centre stage with his bellyaching.

SPOTLIGHT: Veteran Wallabies prop James Slipper made a call on his playing career.

NEWS: Northampton are attempting to find a "happy medium" in order to keep Henry Pollock at the Prem champions after his agent said that the rising England star was worth a seven-figure salary.

NEWS: There will be no reason to look at the sky over FNB Stadium head of Saturday's kick-off between the Springboks and the All Blacks.

SPOTLIGHT: The Stormers are focused on one thing as they prepare for the new United Rugby Championship season - bringing silverware back to Cape Town.

VIDEO: FNB Stadium has already played a defining role in Morne van den Berg's rugby journey.

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Jan de Koning dives deep into the archives and rewinds the clock back to previous Springboks versus All Blacks encounters in Soweto.

NEWS: The Bulls have secured a boost ahead of the new season.

NEWS: The Stormers have officially revealed their new jerseys for the 2026/2027 season.

SPOTLIGHT: James O'Connor has rejoined the Western Force on a one-year deal, hoping his "full circle" moment will ultimately lead to a Wallabies berth at the 2027 World Cup.

INTERVIEW: The Springboks have received a timely injury boost ahead of the fourth and final Test of the Greatest Rivalry series in Baltimore next week.

EXCLUSIVE: The Greatest Rivalry is about to enter uncharted territory at the FNB Stadium this Saturday. 

Springbok scrum coach Daan Human responds to the All Blacks’ claims and says, 'scrum is part of our country'.

OPINION: Jan de Koning looks at the first two Tests of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry and see how the third Test in Soweto is shaping up.

NEWS: The Sharks are one of the teams who will have to adjust their plans following changes to a number of fixtures the United Rugby Championship confirmed on Tuesday.

NEWS: French Top 14 President Yann Roubert said rugby union's inaugural Club World Cup is not guaranteed unless southern hemisphere teams work to accommodate the wishes of their European counterparts.

Rassie Erasmus explains that his frustration does not lie with All Blacks coach Dave Rennie having an opinion, but with that opinion being presented as fact in the media.

SPOTLIGHT: While the war of words between All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie and Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus regarding the scrum battle has reached boiling point, prop Ox Nché shared his experiences regarding the debated area.

OPINION: Rugby365 columnist Jon Cardinelli takes a closer look at Rassie Erasmus' squad management after Monday's team announcement for the third Test against the All Blacks.

INTERVIEW: New Zealand centre Jordie Barrett highlighted the key area he feels the All Blacks need to improve in the third Test of the Greatest Rivalry series against the Springboks at FNB Stadium this Saturday.

INTERVIEW: All Blacks attack coach Mike Blair shared his thoughts on the Springbok team selected by Rassie Erasmus for the third Test of the Greatest Rivalry series at FNB Stadium.

SPOTLIGHT: Saturday's first Test on South African soil between the Springbok Women and the Black Ferns of New Zealand will be memorable in many ways and promises to be a wonderful example of how far the women’s game - especially at home - has come in recent years, but it will also provide a peek into the future.

INTERVIEW: All Blacks attack coach Mike Blair believes that the third Test between South Africa and New Zealand would technically be the Greatest Rivalry series decider.

OPINION: Jan de Koning gives his take on some of the most impressive flyovers in South African sport, after two Embraer E-Jets performed a stunning formation flypast in Cape Town this past weekend.

Rassie Erasmus explains the thinking behind the Springboks’ front-row switch against the All Blacks and why he has now reverted to the original trio for the third Test.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks knew another defeat to the All Blacks would not sit well with South African supporters.

SPOTLIGHT: New Zealand centre Quinn Tupaea explained how the Springboks got the better of the All Blacks in key areas of the game following their 26-33 defeat in the second Test of the Greatest Rivalry series.

OPINION: Rugby365 columnist Wynona Louw takes a look at the big talking points after the Springboks beat the All Blacks in Cape Town.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has revealed his matchday squad for the third Test of the Greatest Rivalry series against New Zealand at the FNB Stadium in Soweto on Saturday.

The pressure has now shifted to the All Blacks.

OPINION: The All Blacks' shameless attempts to cast the Springbok scrum in a negative light and influence referees have become a taint on the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series.

OPINION: Rugby365 columnist Jon Cardinelli dissects the Springboks' performance in a brutal 33-26 win against the All Blacks in Cape Town.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The Springbok Women have named a 32-player training squad ahead of their Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry clash with the Black Ferns next Saturday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Seven encounter between Boland and Griquas in Wellington.

MATCH REPORT: Griquas secured a home Currie Cup semifinal with a commanding 45-17 victory over Boland Cavaliers in Wellington, running in seven tries to finish the regular season in style.

Rassie Erasmus has hit back strongly at suggestions that the Springboks used negative scrum tactics during their 33-26 victory over the All Blacks in Cape Town.

REACTION: All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie highlighted key areas he feels his side should fix ahead of the third Test of the Greatest Rivalry series against the Springboks at FNB Stadium this coming Saturday.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Two World Cup titles, two World Rugby Player of the Year awards, and now the first Springbok to record a win in his 100th Test against the All Blacks.

The Springboks will be sweating over the fitness of Damian Willemse after Rassie Erasmus revealed the extent of his setback during their 33-26 victory over the All Blacks at DHL Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: What a year it has been.

MATCH REPORT: The Wallabies have maintained their winning run under coach Les Kiss, hanging tough against Argentina to post a 27-21 victory.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Test match beween Argentina and Australia in San Salvador de Jujuy.

OPINION: The Springboks displayed a polished performance to down the All Blacks 33-26 in the second Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry in Cape Town on Saturday.

REACTION: All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie aired his frustration surrounding the Springboks' scrum tactics following their 26-33 loss to the hosts in the second Test of the Greatest Rivalry series at DHL Stadium on Saturday. 

MATCH REPORT: The Pumas scored an emphatic 52-26 victory over the Cheetahs in Nelspruit on Saturday, but a bonus point to the Cheetahs helped the visitors move to the top of the Currie Cup log.

MATCH REPORT: The Springboks responded to last week's defeat at Ellis Park with a 33-26 victory over the All Blacks in the second Test of the Greatest Rivalry series in Cape Town.

OPINION: The Springboks held on for a hard-fought 33-26 win to level the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series after the first two tests, but it wasn't a comfortable victory.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the second Test between South Africa and New Zealand in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series in Cape Town.

New Zealand captain Ardie Savea and South Africa captain Siya Kolisi will go head-to-head when they lead their respective teams at DHL Stadium in Cape Town this weekend.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Pieter-Steph du Toit is set to earn his 100th Test cap when the Springboks take on the All Blacks at DHL Stadium on Saturday.

TEAM UPDATE: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has made some big late changes to his pack ahead of the second Greatest Rivalry Test against the All Blacks in Cape Town.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Seven encounter between the Pumas and the Cheetahs in Mbombela.

REACTION:  Flanker Tino Mavesere stole the show with four tries as the Sharks kept their Currie Cup semifinal hopes alive with a thrilling 53-22 bonus-point win over the Bulls XV at Kings Park on Friday night.